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YG51 PAE

2001 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

122,126 mi
Last recorded122,126 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG51 PAE
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2017 122,126 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

hole in nearside rear door

nearside steering rack end has slight play

oil leak

rear brake discs worn

Fail 21 Mar 2017 122,126 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking calliper (3.6.A.1)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

hole in nearside rear door

nearside steering rack end has slight play

oil leak

rear brake discs worn

Pass 29 Jul 2016 117,365 miles

front and rear brake hose ferills corroded

front tyres close to legal limit

rerar brake pipes corroding under manufactures coating

Fail 21 Jul 2016 117,364 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

front and rear brake hose ferills corroded

front tyres close to legal limit

rerar brake pipes corroding under manufactures coating

Pass 21 Apr 2015 106,032 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front dis dust covers corroded

n/s/f disc inner face corroded and breaking away

rear brake pipes corroding under manufactures covering

Pass 16 Apr 2014 98,190 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s/f tyre worn on outer shoulder

Fail 15 Apr 2014 98,190 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s/f tyre worn on outer shoulder

Pass 11 Apr 2013 88,862 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2013 88,862 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 79,477 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 77,570 miles

Corrosion mon brake pipes.

Slight travel on footbrake.

Fail 13 Apr 2011 77,567 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Corrosion mon brake pipes.

Pass 1 Dec 2009 67,032 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 67,017 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 59,819 miles

play in both sides tie rods

Pass 6 Dec 2007 53,213 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 46,110 miles

front discs slightly corroded on inner face

How Reliable is the Seat Leon?

Based on 3,000,659 MOT tests across 265,838 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
7,526
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
265,838
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,909
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 25,884
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,706
Stop lamp not working 22,676
position lamp(s) not working 18,548
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YG51 PAE is a 2001 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2001 Seat Leon models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 87,915 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Seat Leon fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,909 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YG51 PAE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Leon typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Seat Leon is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YG51 PAE registered?

YG51 PAE is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 20 December 2001.

Is YG51 PAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG51 PAE shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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